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Phrase (A)。もっとも + Phrase (B)。
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About もっとも
もっとも, sometimes also seen as 尤も, is a conjunction that is used to clarify when (A) is not the only important thing to be considered. This expression is usually translated as 'although'. However, 'for all that', or 'with that said' are also accurate translations, depending on the context. Let's look at a few examples.
When もっとも is used, the speaker is agreeing that (A) is true, but not the whole picture. As a noun itself, 尤も can be described as 道理に適う, which means 'to stand to reason'. This nuance is kept, and may also be used as an accurate translation for もっとも as a conjunction.
- 私の妹はピアノを弾くのがじょうずだ。もっとも、弾けるのは一曲だけだ。My sister is good at playing the piano. Although, she can only play one song.
- 俺はすき焼きが大好きだ。もっとも、毎日食べれる訳では無い。I love sukiyaki. Although, it does not mean that I can eat it everyday.
When もっとも is used, the speaker is agreeing that (A) is true, but not the whole picture. As a noun itself, 尤も can be described as 道理に適う, which means 'to stand to reason'. This nuance is kept, and may also be used as an accurate translation for もっとも as a conjunction.
- 私は韓国についてものすごく詳しいです。もっとも、韓国には行った事が無いけど。I am very knowledgeable about Korea, although I have never been.
- 今日は会社に自分のパソコンを持ってきた。もっとも、自分のパソコンはいらないが。I brought my own computer to work today, although I don't need to.
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この宝石は非常に貴重だ。もっとも私が持っている中で一番大切なわけではない。
This gem is incredibly precious. However, it does not mean it is the most valuable among the ones I have.
あの人の話は、ある程度まで信用できるようだ。もっともまだ疑わしい部分もあるけど。
It seems that that man's story can be trusted to some extent. However, there are still parts I doubt.
ここにたくさんの杯があります。もっとも、私はどれが本物の聖杯かを教えることができませんが。上手く選んでください。
There are many cups here. However, I cannot tell you which one is the real holy grail. Choose wisely.
日本語を話せます。もっとも、少しだけですが。
I can speak Japanese. But only a bit.
君は正しい。オレの一番好きなものは、ラーメンだ。もっともいつも食べられるわけではない。
You are right! My favorite one is ramen. But it doesn't mean I can always eat it.
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もっとも – Grammar Discussion
Most Recent Replies (10 in total)
Pablunpro
Hi! Thank you.
The thing is that this grammar point is about the conjunction, no about the adverb, but it still mixes both as it includes 最も as well as a reference to JapaneseTest4You ’s entry on ‘Most, Extremely’.
My suggestion is either to remove both these references or to create a Caution section to delve with this other もっとも.
celi
Yes, I noticed that too. They do confuse the two, the adverb and the conjunction. There is no entry for adverb 最も that means Most, Extremely only the conjunction. If there is a grammar point on the adverb, I couldn’t find it by searching the word もっとも nor 最も.
lockster12345
Hello,
I noticed のなかで-がいちばん is listed as a synonym for もっとも, was this in error?
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